StatusNative
RarityRare
Height19 cm
Weight50 g
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"These tiny birds fly over 10,000 kilometers each way on their annual migration."
Field Guide
Sanderling
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The sanderling is a small, plump wading bird that visits New Zealand's shores during its non-breeding season. About the size of a sparrow, this charming visitor from the Arctic can be spotted scurrying along sandy beaches, its rapid movements resembling a wind-up toy as it searches for food along the water's edge.
Distribution Map
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Diet
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